Radford University continues to be recognized for the strength of its academic programs, success of its sustainability efforts, and dedication to excellence.

"Best Colleges and Universities in the Southeast"
– The Princeton Review, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014

"Best Regional Universities" in the South
– U.S. News & World Report, 2014

"Best Bang for the Buck" Universities
– Washington Monthly Magazine, Sept.-Oct 2013

"Best Value Colleges"
– The Princeton Review, 2013, 2014

"Top Online Education Programs" (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
– U.S. News & World Report, 2012

"Top Public Master’s Universities in the South"
– U.S. News & World Report, 2010, 2011, 2012

"Top Interior Design Schools in the South"
– DesignIntelligence, 2014

"Top 10 Interior Design Programs in the Nation"
– DesignIntelligence, 2011

"Best 295 Business Schools"
– The Princeton Review, 2012, 2013, 2014

"Top Green Colleges in the Nation"
– The Princeton Review, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

One of only 13 U.S. schools with "Multiple Strong Programs" in Teacher Preparation
- National Council on Teacher Quality, 2013

2011 Goldwater Scholarship Recipient
Junior Biology Major Brandon Newmyer

Awarded First Doctoral Degrees in August 2011

Designated All-Steinway School in September 2011